What is the minimum word-count your agency takes, or your publishing house requires? 
Single title only (80k and upwards) 

What sub-genres or genres are you not looking for?
Category romance; magic realism; sci-fi; fantasy.

Is there a genre or sub-genre you’re particularly keen to see?
Keen to see compelling, warm stories in the commercial women’s fiction genre; and I have a small, thriving rural romance list for which I’m looking to acquire.

What genre is your personal favourite?
Commercial women’s fiction.

What is your major turn-off in a book?
Too much explanation at the front of the book.

What is likely to really knock your socks off besides an engaging voice and well-written book?
 A big story, a confident storyteller and enough complexity in the plots to keep me turning the pages to the end.

Any advice to your potential pitchers?
Don’t be worried at the thought of pitching; we’re all there to find our next bestseller. It could be you!